MA Statistics: Admission Requirements

Admission Requirements

Provide a complete set of your undergraduate (and, if applicable, graduate) transcripts
showing one of the following:

You have earned a bachelor's degree (or its equivalent) from a nationally or regionally
accredited college or university

You are within one academic year of earning a bachelor's degree (or its equivalent)
from a nationally or regionally accredited college or university

You are eligible to apply as part of a memorandum of understanding between your current
institution and Binghamton University

Have earned, at minimum, one of the following:

A 3.0 GPA over your entire undergraduate career

A 3.0 GPA during last 60 semester credits or 90 quarter credits of your undergraduate
degree, with most courses graded regularly (not as "pass/fail")

A 3.0 GPA in a graduate degree, with most courses graded regularly (not as "pass/fail")

In consideration of the different grading scales used around the world, the Department
of Mathematical Sciences evaluates international transcripts to determine on a case-by-case
basis whether they demonstrate one of the above requirements.

Expected background of applicants

Minimum mathematical background (admission preference will be given to applicants with more
than the minimum):

Two semesters of calculus

One semester of statistics

Knowledge of matrix algebra

It is preferred that the applicant's degree is in a STEM subject area or other quantitative
oriented areas such as finance, accounting, business or management.

All applicants must submit the following:

Online graduate degree application with application fee

Transcript(s) (Scanned copies of the official transcript are preferred. Web printouts
of the unofficial transcript are not acceptable. Details)

Three letters of recommendation

Personal statement of 2 to 3 pages describing reasons for pursuing the graduate study,
career aspirations, special interests within the field, and any unusual features of
the applicant's background that might need explanation or be of interest to the graduate
admissions committee

Résumé or curriculum vitae

Official GRE (General) scores. Although the applicants are welcome to submit GRE (Subject
in Mathematics) scores, these scores are not necessary for the admission.

International students must also submit:

International Student Financial Statement (ISFS) form

Official bank statement or other financial documentation

Proof of English proficiency such as official TOEFL and IELTS scores (There are minimum
requirements from the Graduate School for TOEFL and IELTS scores. Details)

MAS applicants who intend to continue as PhD students

Our MAS program is designed to be a professional degree program, preparing students
to work as professionals after graduation. For applicants who intend to continue study
in a PhD program in mathematics or statistics, please be advised that such a transition
is not guaranteed. Moreover, students are advised to take the PhD level courses Math
571 and Math 579 (Advanced Probability and Advanced Statistical Inference), in addition
to Math 501 and Math 502, and courses Math 505 and Math 506 (Analysis I and Analysis
II) for the proper mathematical foundation that many PhD programs in mathematics or
statistics may require.